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Phihong introduces new Level 3 30kW wall-mount DC charger

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30kW Wall-Mount DC Fast Charger shown on a stand. The unit offers significant performance and time-saving advantages, including charging speeds up to four times faster than conventional 7kW AC chargers, dual charging connections, and a wide output voltage range to support luxury EVs, trucks, and buses.

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InCharge Energy releases scalable DC fast charger; 180kW unit can charge two fleet vehicles simultaneously

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This all-in-one DC Fast Charger is compatible with all CCS and CHAdeMO EVs and is suited for auto dealers, commercial fleet charging and parking applications where higher-power DC charging is needed in a minimal space. Interoperability across backend platforms via open charge point protocol (OCPP). Safety certified.

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GM adding Plug and Charge

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Drivers with an EVgo account, active OnStar connected services and the GM brand app for their vehicle (myChevrolet, myCadillac, myGMC) must perform a one-time activation of Plug and Charge within the app. With today’s launch, Plug and Charge is available now at nearly all EVgo DC fast-charging stations.

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Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

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Volkswagen dealers are also expanding new charging options on a large scale. In the future, every Volkswagen dealer in Germany will provide at least one AC charger with 11 kW power and one DC charger with 22 kW power. Charger Connect (€599) and the ID. Volkswagen supplies two models eligible for the bonus: the ID.

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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

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Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. DC-to-AC power inverter to drive the electric motor.

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Ford reveals 2022 E-Transit battery-electric van

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E-Transit features both AC and DC fast charging, coming standard with a Ford Mobile Charger that can plug into a normal 120-volt outlet for slow and steady charging or into a 240-volt outlet for faster charging. Employing a Ford Connected Charge Station brings the number up to approximately 15 miles per charging hour.

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